Archive for December, 2010

Top New Year health resolutions of 2011

December 29th, 2010

The New Year is close and it’s that time of the year to make new resolutions – the top resolutions of 2011 are learning to ride a bike and losing those extra pounds – say experts.

Soul healing through meditation

December 29th, 2010

Use of the term ’soul’ is equivalent to what others refer to as spirit or the subconscious mind. Here I want to discuss that how the natural process of healing the soul can be accelerated through the use of simple techniques of meditation.

The golden wheels should come back into Manipur streets

December 27th, 2010

It is right time we revived the use of bicycles instead of automobiles in view of its benifits on pollution control, health, parking and traffic easiness. Let the bicycle mandila sounds fill the streets of modern society.

Indian restaurants-on-wheels becoming hip in USA

December 27th, 2010

Food Trucks serving cuisine of India are becoming hip across USA.These restaurants on wheels, some of which claim to be serving gourmet and off-beat foods, have become popular in California, New York, Texas, Philadelphia, and Washington DC.

Christian beliefs: Know them concisely

December 24th, 2010

Christianity believes in one God and its central figure is Jesus Christ, the Son of God. In Christianity, Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit are considered to be an essence of the God. Jesus Christ performed many charities and miracles.

Coimbatore students celebrate arrival of Christmas

December 24th, 2010

Students of a private college in Coimbatore celebrated advent of the Christmas festival to spread communal amity. As part of the celebrations, they staged drama skits from the Holy Bible and presented a cultural programme.

Christmas cake festival organised in Guwahati

December 22nd, 2010

To celebrate the advent of Christmas, a cake festival was organised in Guwahati. Assamese actresses Nishita Goswami, Gayatri Mahanta and Kashmiri Saikia Baruah inaugurated the festival.

Last minute Christmas shopping boosts sales across U.S.

December 22nd, 2010

U.S. retail sales on Saturday were up 15.1 percent from last year to $7.58 billion as many people wrapped up their gift buying, research firm ShopperTrak said on Tuesday. This year also benefited from its comparison to the weekend in 2009.

Merry Christmas messages and wishes

December 20th, 2010

With a few days to go, the Christmas fervour will be on its peak. Christian community has already brought the Christmas trees and decorated them with lights, tinsel and other paper or plastic decorations.

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar to embark on a tour to Andhra

December 20th, 2010

In Hyderabad (December 19), Sri Sri will lay the foundation stone of Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Vidya Mandir (SSRVM), a school being run by The Art of Living across several states in India which provides holistic and value-based education to children.

2010 Roundup: Top 10 scandals that caught the world off-guard

December 17th, 2010

Some celebrities were the apple of the press’ eye while some managed to get away with little coverage. However, taking a sneak peak into the lives of celebrities always remains the toast of the hour.

Gita Jayanti to be observed today

December 17th, 2010

December 17 will be celebrated as Gita Jayanti; it is the day when Bhagavad Gita was rendered by Lord Krishna to Arjuna. Hindus and other admirers of this great scripture and its message, celebrate Gita Jayanti with devotion and happiness.

Reversal of heart disease is possible

December 15th, 2010

With the growing number of diabetes, high blood pressure and heart problems among young people, it has become a major concern now to look for the cure. Simple lifestyle changes can make a difference of life and death.

Philadelphia Museum of Art displaying Radha-Krishna in its miniatures exhibition

December 15th, 2010

Philadelphia Museum of Art (PMA) in USA is currently displaying ‘Monumental Miniatures: Large-scale Paintings from India’ exhibition, which includes extraordinary depiction of Lord Krishna and Radha.

Gift ideas for Christmas festival this year

December 12th, 2010

During the Christmas festival, there is a tradition of exchange of gifts amongst the entire family, friends, near and dear ones such as greeting cards, Christmas trees, lights, gadgets, toys, etc. along with best wishes.